Re: [gentoo-user] Re: 2006 livecd (x86)

[Daniel da Veiga]

On 6/30/06, James <wireless@×××××××××××.com> wrote:
> Daniel da Veiga <danieldaveiga <at> gmail.com> writes:
>
>
> > > I just booted one up and I cannot su to root.
> > > It wants a passwd and I tried the usual suspects...
> > > The default user (gentoo) can issue (sudo) root commands?
> > > Certainly the  gentoo user does not have the paths set such as
> > > root's  paths would be set. I definately need the default root
> > > passwd to set the ip address  (ifconfig) for a temporary test.
>
> > Have you tried "sudo su"? Or CTRL+F[1-6] and "passwd" because the
> > consoles are logged in automatically...
>
> Yes it sudo su works fine.
>
>
> > Are you using the 2006.0 and following the old guide? Because
> what you
> > refer is for manual install, you don't get the X system in
> this type
> > of install...
>
> I'm not trying to install a system, I'm using it for testing
> potential portables before purchase one. I'm following the
> guide directly  off of www.gentoo.com "Updated May 28, 2006".
>
>
> > > Is the default passwd the same for amd64 livecd?
>
> > The password is scrambled for security reasons, you can change it...
>
> Hm, OK since I do (yet) have an amd64 system to test it on, I'm
> assuming
> the same 'sudo su' trick will work on a livecd for amd64? It's my
> first choice, as I go out and test portables.
>
> > > lspci is present, but 'lshw' is not. Is there a way to get
> lshw on
> > > usb memory device, so I can use to test out a new portable
> (no net connection)?
> > > Is there a way to include lshw on the installation CD?
> > > Any other suggestions for using a 2006 livecd for testing
> (potential) equipment?
>
> > Get a LiveCD that is designed for testing... The Gentoo one is for
> > Gentoo install.
> > I've used specially made Knoppix CDs for testing/fixing. There are
> > instructions on how to make your own Gentoo LiveCD at gentoo.org
> (you
> > can add whatever you want this way).
>
>
> Got a url to the iso immage?   And a little documentation?
> Note, the livecd is very easy (dirt simple) to test with. Just
> boot it
> up and go root. Knoppix is something I do not have any experience
> with, nor can I imagine it is easier to use than Gentoo livecd,
> which only missing lshw, which would be extremely useful for
> hardware  discovery for both testing and installation;
> ymmv.
>
> Of coarse if your testing cds have the ability to setup lm_sensors
> so one can test the low_level busses on portables, that would be
> a keen advantage.....
>
> Send me urls to the knoppix cds for testing of x86 and amd64
> and I'll give those a whirl tonight while shopping.....
>
> tia,
>

Googling: gentoo build livecd

Results:

http://forums.gentoo.org/viewtopic.php?t=57754
http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_build_a_LiveCD_from_scratch
http://gentoo-wiki.com/HOWTO_build_a_LiveCD

(this should keep you busy for tonight ;)

I don't send knoppix links because you can find them at their site,
neither others cause you seem familiar with gentoo, so a livecd based
on gentoo would be better for you. With those links, you can build a
gentoo livecd with every tool you like (to the limit of CD-ROM space,
or pendrive space, anyway).

I'm pretty sure a better look at Wiki and the foruns would get you
TONS of info besides what I got.

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Daniel da Veiga
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